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Minneapolis Star Tribune: Minnesota Dental Therapy Model Goes Nationwide
Christy Fogarty was certified Feb. 15 as the state’s first advanced dental therapist, which is reason to cheer unless you’re 7 year old Tia Seaberry. Tia, wearing pink sequined boots and bluejeans on a recent Wednesday morning, will be forgiven
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Baltimore Sun: Advocates, Insurers Duel Over Cost of Child Dental Coverage
Health advocates are concerned that new guidance from the Obama administration could make it more expensive for some low- and middle-income parents to pay for dental insurance for their children once the new health care law takes effect next year.
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Politico: 'Dental Therapists' Spark Debate
Some state lawmakers think they've found the solution to the nation's severe dental care access problem, but so far, only two states are using the touted "dental therapists" — and dentists aren’t thrilled about the idea.
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Prior Exam Rule Hinders Prevention of Child Tooth Decay
We can improve oral health for Hawaii's children. And we should — because the numbers tell a disturbing story.
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- Home Visiting Campaign
Video Highlights from 2013 Home Visiting Summit
On Feb. 13–14, 2013, The Pew Charitable Trusts co-hosted the Third National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs with Every Child Succeeds and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. On this page, videos from five of the presenters show highlights of their remarks. more
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Sun Journal: Caroline Zimmerman: Oral Health Access an Issue for Many Mainers
Dr. Michelle Mazur-Kary, president of the Maine Dental Association, wrote in her guest column (Feb. 3) about Maine’s “A” grade from the Pew Center on the States for dental sealants. more
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KING - NBC: Dental Problems a Leading Factor in School Absences
Dental problems are impacting attendance and grades in Pierce County schools (California), prompting county health officials to target the root of the problem.
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KBIA Public Radio: Why Missouri Is Falling Short on Children's Dental Health
The Pew Charitable Trust recently released a report or oral health that didn’t speak too highly of Missouri. On an A through F scale, it gave the state a D for its efforts to provide access to dental sealants for high-need kids. more
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Solving Social Ills Through Early Childhood Home Visiting
The Pew Home Visiting Campaign presents 11 studies highlighting gains in education, health and future livelihoods at less cost to taxpayers through home visiting.
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The Patriot-News: Pennsylvania Gets a D for Programs to Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
Pennsylvania has received a D for its efforts to protect low-income children from tooth decay. The grade comes from the Pew Charitable Trusts, a non-profit that identifies problems within the states and promotes solutions. more
